ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ
kinanâskomitin
The English phrase "thank you" is said in Cree as ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ (kinanâskomitin).
This phrase is used as an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
kinanâskomitin
Did you know?
- Cree is written in a unique syllabic script where symbols represent whole syllables rather than single letters. The characters in ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ are rotated or flipped to change the vowel sound.
- In many Cree communities, gratitude is expressed through reciprocal actions and gifts rather than just saying ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ. The act of giving back is often considered a more complete form of 'thank you'.
- The Cree language uses 'animacy' to categorize nouns as either living or non-living. This distinction affects how verbs of gratitude are conjugated depending on whether the person or thing being thanked is animate.
Example conversation
A friend hands A a glass of water.
- Bᐄ, ᒫᑲᐣ ᐄ.Â, mâkan â.Here, have some.
- Aᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ!Kinanâskumitin!Thank you!
- Bᐄ, ᐣᐄ.Â, nî.You're welcome.
